Valentina Ablaev
Classic ground beef stroganoff is the perfect easy, delicious weeknight recipe! Beef, mushrooms, and onions cook in a rich gravy, making an incredible comfort meal in just 30 minutes. Serve over egg noodles or potatoes and enjoy!
Classic Stroganoff
Stroganoff is a classic European dish made with beef cooked in a sour cream sauce. Our classic beef stroganoff is a family staple, and this ground-beef version is a cheaper option! Don’t love beef? Make our creamy chicken stroganoff, there’s a stroganoff for everyone!
Ingredients for Ground Beef Stroganoff
- Ground beef – Lean ground beef is the perfect protein for this recipe, making this dish affordable and high-protein!
- Mushrooms – Baby bella mushrooms, or white mushrooms, are the key to a delicious stroganoff.
- Sauce base – Like any delicious sauce, this sauce starts with a roux. A butter-and-flour base thickens the sauce and adds rich flavor.
- Liquid – Beef broth and Worcestershire make this sauce extra rich and flavorful.
- Sour cream – You can’t have a classic stroganoff without sour cream! The sauce turns out beautifully balanced and creamy.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Ground Beef Stroganoff
Easiest step-by-step recipe:
- Cook beef. Heat the oil in a large skillet, then add the ground beef. Break up the meat with a meat masher as it cooks.
- Vegetables. Add the chopped onions and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook until tender.
- Roux. Add butter and flour to the pan, whisking until no clumps remain.
- Sauce. Stir in the chicken broth and Worcestershire, and bring up to a low simmer. Turn the heat down and whisk in the sour cream.
- Serve and enjoy, friends.
Expert Tips:
- Brown the beef. For the best flavor, brown your ground beef before adding it to the sauce. This adds extra depth of flavor.
- Don’t skip the veggies. The mushrooms and onions add so much flavor; don’t skip them!
- Serve immediately. For the best flavor and texture, serve the stroganoff immediately after cooking.
Serving Suggestions
- Pasta: Serve the stroganoff over wide egg noodles for an authentic pairing. Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Serve the creamy sauce and meat mixture over the top, and enjoy!
- Potatoes: Homemade mashed potatoes taste incredible when topped with ground beef stroganoff and that rich sauce.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Store leftover stroganoff in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Warm up leftovers in a pan until reheated. Serve over fresh pasta and enjoy.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing stroganoff, as the liquid and cream sauce can separate.
More Affordable Dinner Ideas
If you enjoyed this ground beef stroganoff recipe, be sure to try our other dinner ideas on a budget; here are some of our favorites:
Grains and Pasta- Chicken
- One Pan Meals
- Grains and Pasta
- Hot Sandwiches
- Grains and Pasta
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Classic Ground Beef Stroganoff
A classic ground beef stroganoff recipe makes the perfect family-friendly comfort meal. Loaded with protein, this stroganoff has a rich depth of flavor, and the sauce makes it so comforting. Serve with pasta or potatoes for a complete meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 12 oz baby bella mushrooms sliced
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef. Break the meat into small lumps as it cooks, stirring occasionally, until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the onions, mushrooms, and butter.
- Cook until the onions and mushrooms are tender, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir quickly to combine.
- Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Turn the heat to med/low, and cook until the sauce starts to boil.
- Add the sour cream and stir until incorporated. Bring to a soft boil.
- Serve over your favorite noodles.
- Enjoy, friends.
Notes
- Brown the beef first. Browning the ground beef before adding the sauce builds rich, deep flavor.
- Don’t skip the vegetables. Mushrooms and onions add essential flavor and depth—this dish wouldn’t be the same without them.
- Serve right away. Stroganoff is best enjoyed immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating. Reheat gently in a skillet until warmed through. Serve over freshly cooked pasta.
- Freezing. Freezing isn’t recommended, as the creamy sauce may separate once thawed.
Nutrition
494kcal Calories13g Carbs26g Protein38g Fat
Nutrition Facts
Classic Ground Beef Stroganoff
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494
Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 113mg38%
Sodium 1300mg57%
Potassium 788mg23%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 360IU7%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 80mg8%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
